Cars may be getting smarter, but myths about keeping them running still spread like oil stains on a garage floor. For decades, drivers have poured hard-earned money into maintenance tasks that sound necessary but rarely live up to the hype. Some of these old habits started back when carburetors ruled the roads and motor oil was far less advanced than today’s synthetic blends.
Yet even now, many people cling to outdated routines, convinced they are protecting their precious vehicles. Mechanics, however, often shake their heads at the needless expense and wasted effort hidden behind these myths.
